2023 Jack Denis Pooley Pinot Noir

3.60

5.9 g/L

14 months in 50% new French Oak (Cavin & St Martin)

Dry

The 2023 growing season started with budburst in September and continued with flowering in November. 2023 vintage experienced a lot of wind and rain during flowering which made for very challenging conditions. Between October and December there was 230mm of rainfall on each of our vineyards. This resulted in poor fruit set, and reduction in our overall yields. Late December saw the rain ease leading away from the La Nina weather pattern and towards the warmer El Nino period. With a milder summer and no extreme heat we saw a steady and slow development of flavour, acid, sugar and tannins, bringing some amazing quality wines.

Cooinda Vale Vineyard was established in 1985 by Pooley’s founders, Margaret and Dennis Pooley. Sitting between 80-100m above sea level, the vineyard is tucked away in a nook of hills North of Campania making it much more protected from prevailing weather conditions. Being more continental it also experiences greater extremes in temperatures bringing more frequent frosts, snow and heat waves. The iron lacking grey brown sandy loam over clay subsoils at this site tend to bring a moderate level of struggle to the vines by restricting deep root growth and water accessibility but in turn creates a wine that is more delicate and finer.

Fruit was handpicked from blocks 6 and 9. Fruit was 100% destemmed. Wild fermentation on skins for 14 days followed by an 8 day post ferment maceration. Matured in French oak barriques (Cavin+St Martin) 50% new for 14 months.

This wine showcases a stunning purple hue, accompanied by aromas of kirsch, vanilla, and cedar. The intricate bouquet hints at a delightful palate experience, where chocolate, raspberries, baking spices, and scrumpy apple harmonize beautifully, supported by soft tannins and a robust acidity.

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